today on air with kenny jones – the gang got on the topic of traffic. or more precisely traffic cops…even more precisely people posing as traffic cops.
okay, his name isn’t “rick shaw” but that would have been cool. he’s ramu – a 
52 year old autorickshaw driver that moonlights as a traffic cop. he spends five hours every day directing traffic at the busy tvs cross junction at peenya industrial estate. he’s been serving up traffic justice for – wait for it – wait for it…10 years now!
this intersection is chockerblocked with traffic, huge trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, rickshaws, cars and buses – not to mention the 25,000 garment factory staff that make of the pedestrian portion of the jams. but thanks to ramu there’s a bit of order on this roadway. the most amazing part of this story is ramu’s work is totally…
VOLUNTEER!
this got us wondering whether or not the average, everyday joe outta be directing traffic…let alone an rickshaw driver. it’s these cats that are always violating the traffic laws! shouldn’t you have some sort of training or skills to perform such a task? here’s what the on air contingent had to say about it…
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i had my reservations at first – but after hearing the out pouring of support for 
these vigilanty traffic cops – perhaps these upstanding citizens are worthy of praise. ramu has actually received many accolades – he’s even been recognized by the police dept. on republic day.
so all you all out there directin’ traffic without proper credentials…good on ya! be careful out there. and don’t take no crap off anybody. and if you want more information on how you can become a traffic warden organization in bangalore – click here.
catch on air with kenny jones – weekdays from 7-11a – exclusively on radio indigo 91-9.
May 1st, 2010 at 2:44 pm
If they wnt to direct the traffic, I say let them. I cant get any worse than it is. BTW your show makes the traffic in the morning okay.
May 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 am
Somebody’s gotta do it! Great show Kenny! Lovin’ Morning radio here in Bangalore now.
May 7th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I really like your blog. And anyone that can help take away this horrible traffic here is welcome to do so. I don’t mind if they are police, traffic warden or citizens!
May 20th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Anything that can help with the blore traffic is much needed. Love you show Kenny Jones please keep it up. I like it when you posting stuff like to.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:28 am
Finally an rickshaw driver doing something good. most just try to rip me off!
June 4th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
get that metro done people! like that’s gonna help.
June 7th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
They are saints for getting out inj that tyraffic! however, the are the devil when they pull me over for no good reason!!! he he
June 9th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
LOVE ON AIR!!!!! You’re Rockin’ Bangalore. So glad we found you Kenny Jones. Oh yeah, You can NEVER LEAVE!!!!!!!
June 9th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
How about EVERYONE stay in a lane!!!! Traffic is INSANE in this City. Are there no rules!!!!